It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Fort Columbia in Washington, CT gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Washington, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“Always Best Care in Bristol provided wonderful support for our family. Their team was compassionate, reliable, and truly attentive to our loved one’s needs. They kept us updated, which gave us great peace of mind. Highly recommend them to anyone seeking trustworthy, professional senior home care in the Bristol area. Outstanding service!”
“We have been very pleased with Always Best Care Agency for the past year. Sue has helped us with finding the perfect match for our mother’s needs. The caregivers that they screen are kind and capable, very professional, my mother glows with contentment when they arrive which puts us at ease as a family.”
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“Bessie has been an exceptional Health Care Provider. She takes such pride in her work and truly cares about the people she is in contact with. She is dedicated, diligent, and is devoted to her job assignment. She not only takes care of my Mom, but she goes above and beyond her call of duty. Bessie has a unique ability to connect with every person she meets. No day goes by that my Mom is not pampered. Bessie make sure she's always comfortable. She makes exceptional meals for her 3 times a day, cleans her clothes, gives her showers, washes her hair and makes her look amazing every single day. Bessie is so beneficial to our family we can't imagine our family without her. I myself and my family members could never do what she does for our Mom. She has been with my mom and our family for almost 1 year and we don't know what we would do without her, she truly is a gift from God. She not only takes care of my Mom daily, nightly and weekly, she also takes care of her personal life and whatever life throws at her. She is a devoted caretaker and should be recognized with the utmost respect. Her dedication to improving the health and well-being of my Mom is commendable. You can't find anyone as special as she. Her life commitment has touched our lives through her delivery of exceptional care in a compassionate, respectful, and safe manner on a daily basis. She has become a member of our family and she has shown us the meaning of adaptability. Her strong faith in God, Forgiveness, and Believing in each other makes her the great person that she is. On behalf of our family, we would like to thank you for the extraordinary care and services your company has provided to us. Thank you for all you do”
“I am a current client of this provider We used Always Best Care for my mother. They provided basically anything we needed a few hours a week, they were very thorough in asking about my mother's condition, and what were the needs that were required. It's more like bathing, medication, and companionship. We used them for about a week.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff.”
“Thank you so much for all the incredible attention you gave our family and dad during his illness. We are so grateful that your service was available and that you were all true to your words - you were there to help EVERY step of the way - Our words don't seem enough to express our gratitude. We will miss you all but never forget and we tell everyone we know about your agency and staff”
“To honor Bob's memory, enjoy a round of golf, share your music with others, make your town a better place, have coffee with a friend, help someone in need, and fill every day with two days' worth of life! The family would like to thank caregivers Pauline and Yvette of Always Best Care of Bristol and Hartford Healthcare at Home for their extraordinary care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you again to you, Susan and the rest of the care-givers and staff of Always Best Care for the outstanding service you have provided for our parents. ABC provided professional, first-class support that allowed our parents to remain in their home while relieving of us of concern for their care and is something we will never forget. You can be sure we will happily refer any family member or friend that is seeking care at home to Always Best Care.”
“Thank you for the excellent care given to my mom. It was a huge weight lifted off my shoulders knowing that Cynthia was there to care for her. Mom was very fond of Cynthia as well as the rest of the family.”
“The Renchy family of Guilford would like to thank the staff and caretakers at CT Hospice of Branford and the CT Hospice Homecare as well as the staff and caretakers from Always Best Care. A special thank you to Sue Dow who helped the family navigate the homecare process over the past several years.”
“Rick/Heather, Thank you for providing excellent customer service !! I have received several emails and phone calls from caregivers who have provided positive feedback about the aids that you deploy to their loved ones (my consumers). This can only be a reflection of your hiring practices and the training that you provide, we appreciate the excellent quality of service.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“Dear Rick, Over the past three plus years, my father Joseph Ceuch has lived at home assisted by the caregivers from your company Always Best Care of Greater Bristol. This letter is a personal thank you from my father and the entire Ceuch family on how your caregivers treated and attended to my father during this time. The caregivers became part of our extended family who shared in countless family events resulting in beautiful lasting memories. Caregivers Frances Boateng, Jeremy Turner, and Yanice Hernandez were awesome in their care of my father. I want to especially acknowledge Francis as a person who went above and beyond his responsibility and became part of the Ceuch inner circle. It was not uncommon for Francis on his off days to stop by during a family picnic to say hello...he is truly loved by my father. Again, I want to thank you for the loving care your caregivers provided my father. I would highly recommend your company to anyone interested in having a caregiver attend to a loved one. Thanks again”
“Heather, I just wanted to thank Always Best Care in helping to provide care for my step father, Daryl. It's unbelievable how the progression of his illness happened so quickly, however, Always Best Care was always ready to provide the level of care he needed as it increased. Most importantly, I'd like to thank his aide, Sue Malasics. She was wonderful to Daryl and took great care of his needs. I knew I did not have to worry with Sue there with him. She was always cooking wonderful homemade meals and desserts and I was happy to see how happy she made Daryl. I think she is a wonderful asset to Always Best Care. Should I know of anyone needing help in the future, I would recommend Always Best Care and Sue Malasics.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“I had a very good experience ! I really appreciate the service that your company, Always Best Care, offered our family and especially the caring, loving attitude that Amber and Natalie displayed to Carol at all times. They were outstanding and you should be proud to place them in any situation with the full expectation they will represent your firm in a most professional manner. Thanks again for all your help.”
“My mother was bedbound for months and had serious health related issues including kidney failure. My mother was also very demanding about her care and who she would allow into her home. After several attempts with various in-home care agencies my mother really responded well to Always Best Care Senior Services of Greater Bristol and we cant thank them enough for the high level of compassionate care they were able to provide during my moms final months.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“Our sister, Barbara has early-onset dementia , and was in sudden need of a personal care assistant until placement in a quality skilled nursing facility became available. We reached out to home health care agencies in her local area but, by this point, had already worked with several agencies for med reminders for Barbara (and 24/7 care for our Mom in another area of CT) and were a bit skeptical that that we’d find one that could provide consistent quality of care.When I spoke with Rick Downey of Always Best Care Senior Services in Bristol, he conveyed both confidence in his knowledge of health care and empathy in understanding the frustrations that families experience when seeking quality care for their loved ones. We were next contacted by their care coordinator,Heather Kozikowski, who came to our sister’s home to conduct an assessment and further explain the services offered by Always Best Care.A further testament to the exceptional quality of Always Best Care is the service and care we’ve received after Barbara is no longer a client; our thanks to Always Best Care for the excellent care of our sister, and the peace-of-mind it afforded our family knowing that she was in such kind and competent hands!”
“I am a retired registered nurse, and for several years, I have been the primary caregiver for my husbamd/ My husband suffers from dementia and is aphasic. On a Saturday morning in October of 2015, a sudden change in my health required an emergent hospitilization, which late resulted in an extensive rehabilitation stay. Upon my hospitalization, my son reached out to Always Best Care Senior Services of greater Bristol. The Always Best Care team assessed my husband, his needs, and had his care staffed within hours of my son's call. The care provided to my husband has been exceptional. The caregivers as well as the office staff have been attentive to our needs and have met all of our expectations. I would highly recommend Always Best Care to you and anyone who is in need of care for their loved one.”
“I am a past client of this provider My journey with Always Best Care began with a visit from the owner and office manager. Soon after, I was introduced to the caregiver who would provide care for me. All 3 persons seemed very knowledgeable, experienced anf caring. I was certainly provided with quality service and much respect and compassion.”
“I am a past client of this provider Dave and staff, thank you or consistently caring and comforting my Mom. Your quality of care will be recommended to others. You went above and beyond what was expected.”
“I am a current client of this provider I have a very good providers from this Company”
Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Birch Bay State Park in Washington, CT with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Canlis or visit Stevens-Van Trump Historical Monument, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Washington, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Washington, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Washington, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
An independent investigation is underway into a complaint involving a 2024 text-message exchange among district employees.Updated Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:09 am ETWASHINGTON, CT — The Regional School District 12 superintendent and three other district leaders have been placed on paid leave while an independent investigation examines a complaint involving a 2024 text-message exchange.The complaint said four employees made sexually inappropriate comments about a female Shepaug Valley School employee in a September 2...
Updated Fri, Aug 14, 2026 at 11:09 am ET
WASHINGTON, CT — The Regional School District 12 superintendent and three other district leaders have been placed on paid leave while an independent investigation examines a complaint involving a 2024 text-message exchange.
The complaint said four employees made sexually inappropriate comments about a female Shepaug Valley School employee in a September 2024 text chain.
The Region 12 Board of Education voted Aug. 6 to place Superintendent Donald Schels on leave and directed the administration to place Shepaug Valley School Assistant Principal Michael Croft, Agriscience Director Tyler Cremeans and Dean of Students and Athletic Director Matthew Perachi on leave as well.
The district serves Washington, Bridgewater and Roxbury.
The board has offered few public details about the underlying complaint, saying only that it was made by a district employee and concerns communications among the four district leaders.
The board stressed that placing the employees on leave should not be interpreted as a finding against them.
“This action does not reflect any determination by the Board concerning the complaint or regarding these individuals,” the board said. “Rather, the Board has taken this action to assure that an investigation of the complaint may proceed with complete independence.”
The complaint was submitted in July by a Shepaug Valley School employee and said some of those involved in the text exchange were her direct supervisors at the time.
The Board of Education voted July 30 to authorize legal counsel to appoint an independent investigator. Attorney Elisa Bartlett is conducting the investigation, according to the district, which said she has been asked to complete the investigation “expeditiously.”
The board said it is not yet possible to predict when the investigation will be completed.
“The Board also acknowledges the public’s interest in this matter, both among employees and among community members,” the statement said, adding that the district will keep the school community informed about the investigation and any related actions.
Patch reached out to district officials seeking additional information and comment but had not received a response as of publication.
Region 12 Director of Finance and Operations Nicole Grant said the leaves are not disciplinary and are “with pay and without prejudice.”
Newly appointed Acting Superintendent Keri Snowden placed Croft, Cremeans and Perachi on leave Aug. 7, one day after the board acted on Schels.
The allegations remain under investigation, and the district has made no determination regarding the complaint or the employees involved.
In his 18th sonnet, William Shakespeare wrote “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” In Connecticut, summer’s days are when Shakespeare plays are performed.Outdoor local Shakespeare productions have been a part of summer theater in the state for most of the past century, from the internationally renowned American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford (where everyone from Katharine Hepburn to James Earl Jones to Margaret Hamilton performed in the 1950s and ‘60s), to youth theater companies, experime...
In his 18th sonnet, William Shakespeare wrote “Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?” In Connecticut, summer’s days are when Shakespeare plays are performed.
Outdoor local Shakespeare productions have been a part of summer theater in the state for most of the past century, from the internationally renowned American Shakespeare Festival Theatre in Stratford (where everyone from Katharine Hepburn to James Earl Jones to Margaret Hamilton performed in the 1950s and ‘60s), to youth theater companies, experimental companies, puppet companies and more.
Most are amateur or community-based companies, but some use Equity actors in lead roles and professional directors, designers, composers, choreographers and fight coordinators. Some companies have been staging Shakespeare outdoors for decades. West Hartford’s Capital Classics is marking its 35th year.
The 2026 summer Shakespeare season began last month with Shakespeare on the Sound doing “Much Ado About Nothing” in Rowayton. That show closed June 28. Several other Shakespeare shows have just opened or are happening in the next few weeks.
The New London-based Flock Theatre generally does two Shakespeare plays each summer. The first one this year, the comedy “Twelfth Night,” ended a month of performances in three different locations (two in Connecticut and one in Rhode Island) last week. The company now moves on to darker fare, staging the romantic tragedy “Romeo and Juliet” at Connecticut College Arboretum July 23-26 and July 30 through Aug. 2. Tickets are $25, $20 students/seniors/military or $100 for family of four or more.
Capital Classics, the oldest currently operating outdoor Shakespeare company in the state, used to do one Shakespeare play per summer then contemporary plays or radio theater-type shows at other times of year. A few seasons ago, Capital Classics switched to doing two Shakespeare shows in repertory instead of one, with some cast members appearing in both shows, similar to how Flock Theatre does it.
This year, Capital Classics productions of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Measure for Measure” alternate performances through Aug. 2, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 5:30 p.m.
The remaining performances of “Measure for Measure” are July 22, 24, 26, 30 and Aug. 1. Labeled one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays” for its intriguing mix of comedy and tragedy, “Measure for Measure” is directed by Sasha Brätt, the busy local freelance director who was just named co-artistic director of Playhouse on Park in West Hartford. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” which for obvious reasons is the Shakespeare play most frequently done by outdoor summer theaters, still has shows July 19, 23, 25, 29, 31 and Aug. 2.
There are special preshow performances from the New England Ballet Theatre on July 24, 25, 31 and Aug. 1 at 7 p.m., a scholarly talk on July 19 at 5 p.m., music from Christopher John on July 29 and Aug. 2, plus Family Day Activities, including an appearance by the Hartford Yard Goats mascot, on Aug. 2. All performances are on the lawn outside the University of Saint Joseph, 1678 Asylum Ave., West Hartford. Tickets are $25, $20 per tickets for groups of 10 or more and free for children under 12.
“Measure for Measure” was also this year’s choice for the Shelton-based Valley Shakespeare Festival. The final performance is July 19 at 7 p.m. at Quarry Walk, 300 Oxford Road in Oxford. The show is free with a suggested donation of $20, $10 for children.
Another Shakespeare show ending July 19 is the Stamford community theater company Curtain Call’s annual Shakespeare on the Green production. This year it’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The final performance is July 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Curtain Call’s Sterling Farms location, 1349 Newfield Ave., Stamford. Free; suggested donations are $20, $10 seniors and children.
The touring Hudson Shakespeare Company is performing “Othello” at two locations in Stratford this month: Boothe Park at 5800 Main St. in Stratford with performances through July 26 on Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. plus a single performance July 25 at 2 p.m. outside Stratford Library, 2203 Main St., Stratford. The library performance is free, with donations solicited. The Boothe Park shows are $15. Othello is played by Joshua Eaddy, a busy Connecticut actor who has worked with the Greater Hartford Shakespeare Festival, New Haven’s Collective Consciousness Theatre and numerous other local theaters.
There’s a new entry in the summer Shakespeare season this year, though it’s not part of a regular Shakespeare series and it’s not exactly outdoors. Madison Lyric Stage is doing its own “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” through July 26 at the Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society, 297 Boston Post Rd, Madison. Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. The shows are indoors, but Madison Lyric Stage said “the evening will be preceded by a festive outdoor preshow of merriment with roaming musicians, madrigal singers, food and drink.” Tickets are $45.
A local summer Shakespeare tradition that may not be outdoors but certainly colors outside the lines is the annual Breakdancing Shakespeare youth theater show from Hartford Stage. The summer theater program has been active for decades, devising short, highly physicalized modern adaptations of Shakespeare stories. The classes culminate in a weekend of performances. This year, the Breakdancing Shakespeare show is “Romeo & Juliet” and the performances are July 24 and 25 at 7 p.m. and July 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Not only is “Romeo & Juliet” one of the most popular outdoor Shakespeare choices, Hartford Stage did its own grown-up rendition of the play in its regular season just last year.
August begins with Eastbound Theatre doing “The Tempest,” the stormy island drama about magic, shipwrecks and families rent asunder, Aug. 1 and 2 at 5 p.m. in Eisenhower Park, 780 North St., Milford. Eastbound ordinarily performs indoors at the Milford Arts Center.
The moody classic “Hamlet,” the fifth annual offering in Shakespearience Productions’ Shakespeare in the Litchfield Hills series, has five free performances Aug. 5-9 at 7:30 p.m. at River Walk Pavilion, 11 School St. in Washington Depot with picnicking on the lawn starting at 7 p.m.
Time’s Fool Company is presenting Shakespeare’s “The Winter’s Tale” Aug. 5-9 and 11-15 at Keeney Center Lawn, 200 Main St., Wethersfield. Shows are at 6 p.m. with special lamplight performances at 8 p.m. on Fridays. Admission is free, and donations are graciously accepted. “Bring your lawn chair or a blanket, a picnic and the whole family.”
The outdoor summer Shakespeare season in Connecticut usually ends with the annual production from Elm Shakespeare, a professional non-profit theater which has been staging Elizabethan dramas in Edgerton Park on the New Haven/Hamden line since 1995.
The cast is a mix of professional actors in the Equity union, local talent plus children and teens adding to a fuller ensemble. The 2026 Elm Shakespeare show is the comedy “Much Ado About Nothing,” Aug. 20 through Sept. 6. The play’s romantic and military adventures are enlivened by the two squabbling supporting character, Beatrice and Benedick. Elm Shakespeare performances are free. Donations are encouraged.
Thursday notes…Lineups were not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for today’s lineups.Kevin Gausman was solid in his first Cubs start last Friday in Kansas City.He has not faced the Nats since 2024 and so only three of the current Nationals have faced him. CJ Abrams, who is having a really good year, is the only Nat who has hit him at all — 4-for-6. So, stop Abrams and Gausman can probably handle the rest of the Nats lineup.With Foster Griffin traded, Cade Cavalli takes ov...
Thursday notes…
Lineups were not available at posting time. Please check BCB social media for today’s lineups.
Kevin Gausman was solid in his first Cubs start last Friday in Kansas City.
He has not faced the Nats since 2024 and so only three of the current Nationals have faced him. CJ Abrams, who is having a really good year, is the only Nat who has hit him at all — 4-for-6. So, stop Abrams and Gausman can probably handle the rest of the Nats lineup.
With Foster Griffin traded, Cade Cavalli takes over as the Nats’ best starter. He’s had a solid year and has allowed three or fewer runs in all of his last 11 starts.
He was the Nats’ Opening Day starter against the Cubs and allowed three runs in 3.2 innings on a chilly, windy day at Wrigley Field March 26, which probably has little or no predictive value for today’s game.
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Nearly $10 million in grants for transportation improvements will be coming to nine rural communities in Connecticut, official said.The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Gov. Ned Lamont announced the grants on Thursday. The money is being awarded as a part of the Transportation Rural Improvement Program.The Connecticut Department of Transportation administers TRIP — a state-funded program that is designed to support the state’s rural communities, which are often ineligible for many federal transportation ...
Nearly $10 million in grants for transportation improvements will be coming to nine rural communities in Connecticut, official said.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and Gov. Ned Lamont announced the grants on Thursday. The money is being awarded as a part of the Transportation Rural Improvement Program.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation administers TRIP — a state-funded program that is designed to support the state’s rural communities, which are often ineligible for many federal transportation programs.
The towns benefitting from this round of funding are Canaan, Chaplin, Haddam, Kent, Marlborough, North Canaan, Preston, Scotland and Washington.
“Too often, our smaller towns get left behind when it comes to federal transportation dollars, simply because of their size. We established TRIP to change that,” Lamont said. “What makes Connecticut special is as much about our small towns as it is our cities, and they deserve the same commitment to safety and infrastructure. This round of funding will make roads safer and neighborhoods more connected for generations to come.”
“Every town in Connecticut deserves resources to keep its roads and residents safe, regardless of population size,” CTDOT commissioner Garrett T. Eucalitto said. “Since we launched TRIP in 2022, millions have been invested into the state’s rural communities. This latest round continues that momentum, giving nine more towns needed resources to improve safety and mobility in their communities.”
Here’s a breakdown of this round of projects:
In Canaan, the project will be the replacement of Bridge No. 21007, Cobble Road over Wangum Lake Brook with the cost of $561,600.
“The project will replace the existing bridge and culvert over Wangum Lake Brook on Cobble Road with a larger structure that greatly improves hydraulic capacity and access between Upper Mountain Road and Huntsville-South Canaan Road (Route 63),” according to the CTDOT.
In Chaplin, a $1,938,092 project on Lynch Road and Chewink Road will repair intersection drainage and surface reclamation.
“This project will provide full-depth reclamation and drainage improvements along the entire 1.4-mile length of Lynch Road, including the Chewink Road intersection, improving safety, resiliency, and long-term roadway performance for local and regional users,” the CTDOT said.
Haddam will undergo a $864,760 project for pedestrian linkages for Higganum Village North.
“This project will construct a sidewalk/multi-use trail linking 36 units of approved and financed affordable senior housing, the resident trooper’s office, town offices and the Senior and Community Center to commercial uses in the Village Center along approximately 0.75 miles of Saybrook Road (Route 154). It will connect the north and south commercial districts and provide a fully ADA-compliant trail, allowing visitors and residents to safely and conveniently access the sidewalk network and commercial district,” according to the CTDOT.
Kent’s $920,800 project is for Phase 3 of roadway reconstruction on Bulls Bridge Road.
“This project will reconstruct the existing roadway surface with drainage and pavement structure improvements along Bulls Bridge Road, improving connectivity between destinations including South Kent School and the Bulls Bridge Golf Course,” the CTDOT said.
Marlborough has planned a $508,780 project for the South Road culvert replacement.
“This project will replace a corrugated metal pipe with a box culvert on South Road between Bull Hill Road and Millstone Drive, preventing road closures and overtopping during heavy storm events,” according to the CTDOT.
In North Canaan, a $1,850,000 project for West Main Street, Bragg Street and Pease Street is part of the community access corridor rehabilitation.
“This project will provide resurfacing, drainage improvements, and culvert rehabilitation along the corridor connecting Route 7 to key municipal and school facilities. Improvements will span Bragg Street, Pease Street and West Main Street from the Route 44 intersection to the Massachusetts state line (1.66 miles),” the CTDOT said.
Preston has a $1,665,132 project for Roosevelt Avenue extension repair and resurfacing.
“This project will resurface and widen approximately 1.25 miles of the Roosevelt Avenue Extension, improving connections and addressing safety hazards between Preston and Norwich, and supporting residential, agricultural, emergency and energy facility access in the region,” according to the CTDOT.
In Scotland, a $736,500 project includes the replacement of Bridge No. 123003 on Kemp Road over Kimball Pond Brook.
“This project will replace the existing Kemp Road bridge over Kimball Pond Brook (Merrick Brook) with a precast concrete rigid frame and reconstruct approximately 0.20 miles of roadway,” the CTDOT said.
Washington has a $856,800 project planned for Titus Block Plaza sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements.
“This project will construct sidewalk and pedestrian safety improvements through and around the Titus Road retail area, connecting it to other retail, municipal and recreational facilities in Washington Depot along segments of Route 47 and Route 109,” according to the CTDOT.
This is the third round of the TRIP program, established by the Lamont administration in 2022. Since 2022, $30 million has been awarded to 27 projects. According to the CTDOT, the program is fully supported by state funding.
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